Community is the antidote to authoritarianism: when we know and trust our neighbors, we stand together. If you’ve never waved at your neighbor, wave tomorrow and say Hi next week. Tell the student sitting near you that you like their rainbow flag pin. Invite your coworker to lunch. Trusted connections take time to grow, so start with small steps, now. As the weather gets nicer, it’s easier to casually connect.
Remember paper address books? Begin rebuilding analog records. Imagine that you lost your phone and the data was unrecoverable. What would it take to get back in touch with your people *without* getting online and asking them to ping you?
Analog Addresses Find Out How »
Shop small, local businesses that support progressive causes. If you aren’t sure where to start, Minocqua Brewing is leading an online organization of small businesses fighting back. The Minocqua Marketplace is an online “mall” of small businesses dedicated to resisting the Trump regime. Each business is vetted, and most donate a portion of proceeds to the fight. https://minocquamarketplace.com
Small Businesses Resist! Find Out How »
